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Women lose ground in Boko’s power reshuffle

A quiet but worrying trend appears to be taking shape under President Duma Boko’s administration, following the systematic removal and reshuffling of women from Botswana’s top public service positions.

Staff Writer | 14 November 2025

Moatswi. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Women lose ground in Boko’s power reshuffle

Staff Writer | 14 November 2025

BPF settle for Ookeditse as President as Reatile steps aside

Spira Tlhankane | 17 November 2025

BURS rolls out staff voluntary separation, Commissioner General sacked

Sharon Mathala | 14 November 2025

Boko could ‘snub’ local contractors in mega projects

Spira Tlhankane | 14 November 2025

SONA failed to address critical education issues- BOSETU

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 November 2025

Botswana, China deepen trade cooperation

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 November 2025

Segokgo, Mophuting allegedly trade places

Innocent Selatlhwa | 14 November 2025

Gov't to import 1,000 Girolando cattle from Brazil

Just a month after the Ministry of Agriculture denied buying dairy cattle from Brazil, President Duma Boko has confirmed that his government will import at least 1,000 Girolando cattle from Brazil.

IN TALKS: Kenewendo and Azevedo met on Friday in Gaborone. PIC: MINISTRY OF MINERALS FACEBOOK

Botswana, Angola focus on reviving diamond demand

The minerals ministers of Botswana and Angola met on Friday, pledging to redouble their efforts to resuscitate global demand for natural diamonds, in the spirit of partnership.

Broke gov’t turns to TVET students for facility upkeep

With the government facing serious fiscal challenges, President Duma Boko says his administration will now use Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students for the maintenance of facilities as a cost efficiency measure and skills upgrade.

BURS shake-up: Staff emergency meeting after CEO dismissal

BURS Commissioner of Operations, Phodiso Valashia, has reportedly been appointed acting Commissioner General of the tax agency, following the dismissal of Jeanette Makgolo, information from an emergency staff meeting held today indicates.

Senior police officer found dead in suspected suicide

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has revealed that one of their senior officers allegedly took his own life this past Monday.

To De Beers or not to De Beers Pt 2: An investment analyst perspective

A few weeks ago I gave a presentation on the Botswana economy and opined on whether it would be a good idea to purchase De Beers shares from Anglo American.

Mojadigo slapped with 20-year prison sentence for rape

Pastor Goitsekgosi Mojadigo (35) of Divine Anointing Church International has been slapped with a 20-year sentence after he was convicted of rape.

Global wave: Online sports betting is raging across the world, particularly in Africa where a young population and widespread mobile phone access are driving up addiction levels PIC: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY MICROSOFT BING

Special mention for Botswana as Betway rakes P9bn in Africa

Super Group, the holding company of betting giant, Betway, made revenues of $646 million (P8.7 billion) between just January and September in Africa, with executives particularly noting the exceptional performance of Botswana since the launch of services in February.

Saleshando's SONA mixed reactions

Following the delivery of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, Leader of Opposition (LoO) in Parliament Dumelang Saleshando expressed mixed reactions to the speech, commending certain aspects while strongly criticising others.

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Women lose ground in Boko’s power reshuffle

BPF settle for Ookeditse as President as Reatile steps aside

BURS rolls out staff voluntary separation, Commissioner General sacked

Boko could ‘snub’ local contractors in mega projects

SONA failed to address critical education issues- BOSETU

Botswana, China deepen trade cooperation

Segokgo, Mophuting allegedly trade places

Gov't to import 1,000 Girolando cattle from Brazil

Botswana, Angola focus on reviving diamond demand

Broke gov’t turns to TVET students for facility upkeep

BURS shake-up: Staff emergency meeting after CEO dismissal

Senior police officer found dead in suspected suicide

To De Beers or not to De Beers Pt 2: An investment analyst perspective

Mojadigo slapped with 20-year prison sentence for rape

Special mention for Botswana as Betway rakes P9bn in Africa

Saleshando's SONA mixed reactions